Beyond the Paycheck: Building a Culture That Attracts and Retains Talent with Bonni Pomush

Monetary compensation is no longer the primary reason people accept job offers. Career growth, learning opportunities, company culture, and meaningful work now take center stage. To hire and retain the strongest people, businesses must understand and align with what truly drives employees.

In this episode, Bonni Pomush, CEO of Working Wardrobes, joins Rick Girard to discuss how she transformed Working Wardrobes' retention and employee satisfaction. Bonni shares the key strategies she implemented to enhance workplace culture, increase engagement, and drive loyalty—without relying on big paychecks.

Key Takeaways:

03:10 – Why money isn’t the top factor in hiring anymore
07:45 – The biggest challenges Working Wardrobes faced in retention
14:15 – How core value alignment transforms hiring and retention
21:30 – The power of feedback loops: skip-level & stay interviews
28:50 – Creating a culture of learning and development for employees
35:10 – The impact of the 9/80 work schedule on retention
42:25 – How a peer-led culture committee enhances engagement

Guest Links:

🔗 Bonni Pomush: LinkedIn
🔗 Working Wardrobes: Website
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Host Links: 

• LinkedIn:  Rick Girard
• Company: Intertru, Inc.
• Podcast: Hire Power Radio Show & Podcast
• Book: Healing Career Wounds (Amazon)

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